Sheikh Badr Cemetery, Jerusalem

Name: Sheikh Badr Cemetery
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#158 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Sheikh Badr Cemetery is an 8 dunams Jewish burial ground in west-central West Jerusalem. It was established as a temporary burial ground during the 1948 Arab siege of Jerusalem. Most of its military and civilian graves were transferred to Mount Herzl and Har HaMenuchot, respectively, in late 1950. The cemetery continued to accept burials up until the official opening of Har HaMenuchot in November 1951. ()

Local name: בית העלמין שייח' באדרEstablished: 31 May 1948 (75 years ago)Coordinates: 31°46'49"N, 35°12'21"E

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גִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem Israel

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Sheikh Badr Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knesset Menorah, Bible Lands Museum, International Convention Center, Wohl Rose Park.

~790 ftS
Memorial
Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Knesset Menorah, standing proudly outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, is not only a memorial but also a symbol of the Jewish people's history and sovereignty. This bronze sculpture, created by the British-Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan, was...
0.4 miSW
Modern showcase of biblical history
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Bible Lands Museum stands as a beacon of ancient history and cultural heritage. This unique museum offers an extensive collection dedicated to the civilizations and peoples mentioned in the Bible, including the Egyptians...
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
International Convention Center, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The International Convention Center, commonly known as Binyenei HaUma, is a concert hall and convention center in Giv'at Ram in Jerusalem. It is the largest convention center in the Middle East.
~790 ftW
Park, Garden
Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Wohl Rose Park is a public garden in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, located opposite the Knesset and government precinct, at the foot of the Israeli Supreme Court. The park was established in 1981. Over 400 varieties of roses are grown there, many of them gifts from countries around the world. The Wohl Rose Park covers 19 acres.
0.5 miNW
Botanical garden
National Botanic Garden of Israel, Jerusalem
13 min walk • National Botanic Garden of Israel Hebrew: הגן הבוטני לצמחי ארץ ישראל ע"ש מונטג'יו למפורט, not to be confused with Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, which was originally planned as its successor, is a botanical garden located on the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It herbarium and Institution Code is HUJ.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~480 ftE
Park
Sacher Park, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Sacher Park is the largest public park in the center of Jerusalem, near the neighborhoods of Kiryat Wolfson and Nachlaot and adjoins the Israel Government Complex.
~1790 ftE
Synagogue
Ades Synagogue, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Ades Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue Ades of the Glorious Aleppo Community, located in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, was established by Syrian immigrants in 1901. It is considered to be the center of Syrian Hazzanut in Israel.
~1900 ftW
Museum, Science museum
Bloomfield Science Museum, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Bloomfield Science Museum is a science museum in Jerusalem, Israel, established in 1992. The museum is located opposite the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the Givat Ram neighborhood. The museum is named for its principal donor, Neri Bloomfield.
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Shaare Zedek Cemetery, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Shaare Zedek Cemetery is a small Jewish burial ground located behind the first Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. Originally used by the hospital as farmland for grazing milk cows, the area was converted into a temporary cemetery during the Arab siege of Jerusalem in 1948.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Schottenstein campus, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel is the future building of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sheikh Badr Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Jerusalem Bird Observatory, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Sacher Park, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Sheikh Badr Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sheikh Badr Cemetery:

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (15 min walk)

Bus

Jerusalem Central Bus Station (17 min walk)
The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (34 min walk)